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A bald eagle perches on a dock near Sunrise Lane in Holmes Beach. The bird of prey — and the national symbol — was once facing extinction, but is no longer on the endangered or threatened species lists and can …

Football action returns to Center roster NFL Flag Football is back in action at the Anna Maria Island Community Center and it’s the biggest sports season ever. There are more than 250 participants on 33 teams in five age divisions …

Chris, Jesse and Jake Alexander of Ormand Beach pose with three of the 18 redfish caught on a recent charter with Capt. Mark Howard of SumoTime Charters. Jake had the “High Hook” with a keeper at 26 3/4 inches.

Grouper fishing within 9 miles proves prosperous Fishers in search of gag grouper didn’t have to travel far last week to find the bite. Remember, federal waters are closed for gags, which in turn gives one the chance to explore …